四川省乐山外国语学校2015-2016学年高一上学期半期考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、乐山外国语学校2015-2016学年度上期高2018届期中考试英语试题 （一卷）时 间：120分钟 满分： 150分命题人：万雪梅 审题人：蔡秀兰 2015-11第一部分：听力（共两节, 20小题，满分30分。）第一节（共5小题。听下面5段对话。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。）1. Where are most probably the two speakers?A. At home. B. In the classroom. C. In a bookstore. 2. What will the man do this afternoon

2、?A. Wash his dads car.B. Go to the library.C. Write his school paper.3. What does the woman probably think of the movie at last?A. Disappointing. B. Great. C. Scary.4. Who will celebrate her birthday this Sunday?A. The woman. B. Mary. C. Lisa.5. Where can students use computers in the library?A. On

3、the first floor.B. On the second floor.C. On the third floor.第二节（共15小题。听下面5段对话或独白。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。）听第6段材料，回答6、7题。6. What is Mary doing now?A. Reading at home.B. Traveling abroad.C. Listening to music.7. Who is Anna?A. The mans friend.B. Marys sister.C. Marys

4、mother.听第7段材料，回答8、9题。8. How long did the woman lie in bed before falling asleep?A. 1 hour.B. 2 hours.C. 3 hours.9. What did the woman do on the bed?A. She did some reading.B. She watched a movie.C. She played with her cellphone.听第8段材料，回答10至12题。10. Why doesnt the man take the grey jacket?A. It doesnt

5、 fit him.B. He doesnt like the style.C. He doesnt like the color.11. What does the woman think of the red jacket?A. It looks cool.B. It is smaller.C. It is too old.12. How much will the man pay?A. $90.B. $100.C. $180.听第9段材料，回答13至16题。13. Why did the man go to France last year?A. To do sightseeing.B.

6、To work.C. To visit his family.14. How does Tim most probably feel in Beijing now?A. Great.B. Just so-so.C. Terrible.15. Where do the speakers agree to go in the end?A. Canada.B. China.C. France.16. What does the woman want Alice to do?A. Lend them some money.B. Give them some help.C. Travel with th

7、em. 听第10段材料，回答17至20题。17. What day is it tomorrow?A. Tuesday.B. Wednesday.C. Thursday.18. How is the weather in the north today?A. Fine.B. Cloudy.C. Windy.19. What does the man suggest people in the north do tomorrow?A. Go out for fun.B. Prepare for heavy rain.C. Stay indoors.20. What degrees will th

8、e temperature reach in the east tomorrow?A. 20 degrees.B. 25 degrees.C. 28 degrees.第二部分： 完形填空 （共20小题，满分30分）阅读下面短文， 从短文后各题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出适合填入对应空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。In 1898 an 8.2 earthquake almost flattened America, killing over 30000 people in less than four minutes. In the middle of complete dama

9、ge and disorder, a father rushed to the school where his son was supposed to be, only 21 that the building was 22 . After the unforgettably shock, he 23 the promise he had made to his son: “ No matter 24 happens, Ill always be there for you!” And tears began to 25 his eyes. As he looked at the pile

10、of ruins, it looked hopeless, but he kept remembering his 26 to his son. He rushed there and started 27 the ruins. As he was digging, other helpless parents arrived, 28 : “Its too late ! They are all dead! 29 , face reality; theres nothing you can do!” To each parent he responded with 30 : “Are you

11、going to help me now? ”No one helped. And then he continued to dig for his son, stone by stone. Courageously he went on alone because he needed to know 31 : “Is my boy 32 or he is dead?” He dug for eight hours 12 hours36 hoursthen , in 33 hour , he pulled back a large stone and heard his sons 34 . H

12、e screamed his sons name, “ARMAND!” He heard back, “Dad!?! Its me, Dad! I told other kids not to worry. I told them that if you were alive, you 35 me and 36 you saved me, theyd be saved. You promised, No matter what happens, Ill always be there for you! You 37 it, Dad!” “Whats going on in there? ” t

13、he father asked.“Here are 14 of us 38 out of 33, Dad. Were scared, hungry, thirsty and thankful you are here. When the building collapsed, it made a 39 , and it saved us.”“Come out, boy!”“No, Dad! Let the other kids out first, 40 I know youll get me! No matter what happens, I know youll always be th

14、ere for me!”21A. discovering B. to discover C. realizing D. to realize. 22A. as flat as a pancake B. as high as a mountainC. as strong as an ox D. as weak as a kitten23A. memorizedB. forgotC. keptD. remembered24A. whatB. thatC. whichD. who25A. fillB. fill inC. comeD. burst26A. pictureB. promiseC. pr

15、esentD. encourage27A. diggingB. digging throughC. digging outD. digging into28A. to sayB. saidC. and sayingD. saying29A. Come outB. Come againC. Come onD. Come off30A. one wordB. one soundC. one rowD. one line31A. for himselfB. of himselfC. by himself D. to himself32A. liveB. livingC. aliveD. lively

16、33A. 38B. the 38C. 38thD. the 38th34A. soundB. voiceC. noiseD. tone35A will saveB. would saveC. saveD. would have saved36A.ifB. becauseC. even ifD. though37A. gotB. hadC. didD. finished38A. remainedB. missingC. leftD. gone39A. promiseB. choiceC. roomD. triangle40A. becauseB. thoughC. whenD. even tho

17、ugh 第三部分： 阅读理解 （共两小节，20小题，满分40分）第一节：阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ADo you love the holidays, but hate gaining weight? You are not alone. Holidays are times for celebrating. Many people are worried about their weight. With proper planning, though, it is possible to keep normal weight during the holidays.

18、 The idea is to enjoy the holidays but not to eat too much. You dont have to turn away from the foods that you enjoy. Here are some tips for preventing weight gain and maintaining（维持） physical fitness: Dont skip meals. Before you leave home, have a small, low-fat meal or snack. This may help to avoi

19、d getting too excited before delicious foods. Control the amount of food. Use a small plate (about 10 inches) and put aside the large ones that may encourage you to load up. You should be most comfortable eating an amount of food about the size of your fist. Begin with soup and fruit or vegetables.

20、Fill up beforehand on water-based soup and raw fruit or vegetables. Or drink a large glass of water before you eat to help you to feel full.Stick to physical activity. Dont let exercise take a break during the holidays. A 20-minute walk helps to burn off excess calories.Avoid high-fat foods. Dishes

21、that look oily or creamy may have large amount of fat. Choose lean meat. Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables. Use lemon juice instead of creamy food.41Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?A. You should never eat delicious foods.B. Drinking some water or

22、soup before eating helps you to eat less.C. Holidays are happy days but they may bring you weight problems. D. Physical exercise can reduce the chance of putting on weight.42. Many people can t control their weight during the holidays mainly because they_.A. can t help being tempted to eat constantl

23、y B. take part in too many partiesC. enjoy delicious foods sometimes D. cant help turning away from foods.43If the passage appeared in a newspaper , which section（专栏） is the most suitable one ?A. Holidays and Festivals section B. Health and Fitness sectionC. Fashion section D. Student Times Club sec

24、tion.BHomestay provides English language students with the opportunity to speak English outside the classroom and the experience of being part of a British home.What to ExpectThe host will provide accommodation and meals. Rooms will be cleaned and bedcovers changed at least once a week. You will be

25、given the house key and the host is there to offer help and advice as well as to take an interest in your physical and mental health.Accommodation ZonesHomestays are located in London mainly in Zones2, 3 and 4 of the transport system. Most hosts do not live in the town centre as much of central Lond

26、on is commercial and not residential (居住的). Zones 3 and 4 often offer larger accommodation in a less crowded area. It is very convenient to travel in London by Underground.Meal Plans AvailableContinental BreakfastBreakfast and DinnerBreakfast, Packed Lunch and DinnerIts important to note that few En

27、glish families still provide a traditional cooked breakfast. Your accommodation includes Continental Breakfast which normally consists of fruit juice, cereal（谷物类食品），bread and tea or coffee. Cheese, fruit and cold meat are not normally part of a Continental Breakfast in England. Dinners usually consi

28、st of meat or fish with vegetables followed by dessert, fruit and coffee.FriendsIf you wish to invite a friend over to visit, you must first ask your hosts permission. You have no right to entertain friends in a family home as some families feel it is an invasion of their privacy.Self-Catering Accom

29、modation in Private HomesAccommodation on a room-only basis includes shared kitchen and bathroom facilities and often a main living room. This kind of accommodation offers an independent lifestyle and is more suitable for the long-stay student. However, it does not provide the same family atmosphere

30、 as an ordinary homestay and may not benefit those who need to practise English at home quite as much.44The passage is probably written for_.A. hosts willing to receive foreign studentsB. English learners applying to live in English homesC. travelers planning to visit families in LondonD. foreigners

31、 hoping to build British culture45Which of the following will the host provide?A. Physical training. B. Medical care. C. Free transport. D. Rooming cleaning46What can be inferred from Paragraph3?A. The business centre of London is in Zone 1B. Zone 4 is more crowded than Zone 2.C. Hosts dislike trave

32、ling to the city centre.D. Accommodation in the city centre is not provided.47Why do some people choose self-catering accommodation?A. To experience a warmer family atmosphere.B. To enrich their knowledge of English.C. To enjoy much more freedom.D. To entertain friends as they likeCWe grew up with t

33、he familiar toy bricks that gave us the imagination to build towers and castles. Generations have been attracted by this toy that lets children and adults alike create anything and everything. But with over 200 millions sets being sold a year in over 100 countries, the question remains where did Leg

34、o actually come from?Lego was born from the creative mind of Danish carpenter (木匠), Ole Kirk Christiansen, back in the early 1930s. He established a small business in Denmark. He and his team built a variety of household goods like ironing boards along with wooden toys. The Lego name was used in 193

35、4, formed from the Danish words “Leg Godt” or “play well”, which means “I study” or “I put together” in Latin.Christiansens company continued to make wooden toys until 1942 when fire struck the entire Lego factory burned to the ground. Unwilling to give in, the factory was rebuilt and the production

36、 line restarted soon after. By 1954, Christiansens son, Godtfred, had become the junior managing director of the Lego Group. It was during his conversation with an overseas buyer that he was struck by the idea of a toy system.For over 30 years, the Lego Company made only toys and related goods. Then

37、, in 1968, the company opened its first Legoland in Denmark. Combining the Lego building bricks with a computer, the Robotics Invention System 1.5 is now the most advanced toy in the Lego Company, which is targeted at users aged twelve and above, and that includes any parents or grandparents that wa

38、nt to join in.Now the Lego Company is expanding its production lines to include lights, cameras and so on. Lego Company has done a lot to entertain many children around the world.48The author presents the text by _.A. telling an interesting storyB. showing the process in different stagesC. introduci

39、ng a practical methodD. describing many different activities49Which of the following is NOT true about the Robotics Invention System 1.5?A. It is the most advanced toy in the Lego Company.B. It combines the Lego building bricks with a computer.C. It is intended for users aged twelve and above.D. It

40、is the most expensive toy invented since 1968.50What is the correct order of the following events in the development of Lego?a. The entire Lego factory burned to the ground.b. The company and its products adopted the name Lego.c. The company opened its first Legoland in Denmark.d. Godtfred had becom

41、e the junior managing director of the Lego Group.A. cadb B. cbad C. abcd D. badc51What can we learn from the text?A. The Lego Company expands its production lines with computers.B. The author thinks highly of Lego, which entertains many children.C. The name Lego means “I put together” in the Danish

42、language.D. Lego enjoys the greatest popularity among children of 12.D Dogs and cats are not for students who live in the dormitory. Just think about the noise, the smell and all that wild behaviorchewing on whatever they can get their teeth on, or knocking over the trash can. But dont feel sad. The

43、re are smaller and less destructive pets to make your dormitory life colorful.Betta fishThey make great pets with their big personality and astonishing colors, ranging from bright red, dark blue to lemon yellow. Unlike many fish, most bettas react to their owners presence and become more active when

44、 they are nearby, which is unusual in the fish world.ChinchillasWithout bad smell, about the size of a rabbit and with fur so dense that they cant get pests such as fleas (跳蚤), the friendly creature originally from the Andes Mountains in South America makes an ideal indoor pet. Chinchillas are very

45、social animals, so if you only have one, you will become its family. In cold winter days, in a glance at this fury pet in a dorm will bring you a lot of warmth.Land hermit crabsIn a society where owners are often asked “Are they tasty?”, land hermit crabs are among the most unlucky animals commonly

46、kept as pets. But they are easy to care for, inexpensive and fascinating to watch. And the fact that they dont cause any allergic (过敏的) reactions makes them perfect for college dormitories.Red-eared slidersIf youre interested in a lifelong friend, a red-eared slider makes a wonderful pet. If well ca

47、red for, they can live for around 40 years. But there are a couple of things you should know. Red-eared can grow to an adult size of up to 30cm! So you may need a larger tank quickly. In addition, you will need to provide UV lighting, water heater, and a swimming area and a basking (晒太阳) area. Housi

48、ng a red eared slider is not easy.52All the dormitory pets mentioned in the text are _.A. active and allergic B. quiet and peacefulC. colorful and tasty D. small and smelly53Which of the following is not true about these creatures?A. Bettas are active and rich in colors.B. Chinchillas are originally

49、 mountain animals.C. Land hermit crabs are allergic but tasty.D. Red-eared sliders need more care from the owner.54If you want to keep the pet as long as possible, youd better choose _.A. Betta fish B. ChinchillasC. Land hermit crabs D. Red-eared sliders55The text is mainly to _.A. introduce the bes

50、t way to keep petsB. offer useful tips for choosing petsC. inform students of lifestyle of petsD. recommend some dormitory pets第二节 7选5（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）(此题答案写在二卷上！)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 56 . Not caring about the money, parents in China often send their children to the best school

51、s or even abroad like England, the US or Australia. They also want their children to take extra-course activities where they will either learn a musical instrument or ballet, or other classes that will give them a head start in life. The Chinese believe that the more expensive an education is, the b

52、etter it is. So parents will spend an unreasonable amount of money on education. 57 . Parents can see that their childrens skills vary, skilled in some areas while poor in others. 58 . Teaching a child to cook will improve many of the skills that he will need later in life. Cooking demands patience

53、and time. 59 . A good cook always tries to improve his cooking, so he will learn to work hard and gradually finish his job successfully. His result, a well-cooked dinner, will give him much satisfaction and a lot of self-confidence.An old machine such as a broken radio or TV set that you give your c

54、hild to play with may make him curious and arouse his interest. He will spend hours looking at them, trying to fix them; your child might become an engineer when he grows up. 60 . And that is more important.A. However, what most parents fail to see is that the best education they can give their chil

55、dren is usually very cheap.B. Chinese are very generous when it comes to educating their children.C. It is an enjoyable but difficult experience.D. Parents can achieve this by teaching practical skills like cooking, sewing and doing other housework.E. Even poor couples will buy a computer for their

56、son or daughter.F. These activities are not only teaching a child to read a book, but rather to think, and to use his mind.G. What most parents fail to realize, though, is that todays children lack self-respect and self-confidence.学校： 班级： 姓名： 考号： 密 封 线 内 不 得 答 题乐山外国语学校2015-2016学年度上期高2018届期中考试英语试题 （二

57、卷）时 间：120分钟 满分： 150分命题人：万雪梅 审题人：蔡秀兰 2015-11统分栏一二三四五六总分7选5：56-60_第四部分: 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）Hello Kitty，one of the most famous imaginary 61 (character) in the world，greets us everywhere. Since she was born，she 62 (gain) impressive popularity she is 63 international fashion queen.2014 was the char

58、acters 40th birthday. Fans from around the world gathered 64 (cheerful) to celebrate their love of Hello Kitty.Hello Kitty was 65 (design) as a character to attract pre-teenage girls. The designers could not 66 (dream) that she would become such a 67 (globe) star as she is todayHelen McCarthy，an aut

59、hor and expert on Japanese cartoons，explained 68 the character is so popular. “Because Hello Kitty is all about happiness and friendship and fun. Women and girls all over the world are happy 69 (buy) the image of the trusting，loving childhood represented by Hello Kitty. ”And the imaginary character

60、does not only 70 (attractive) females. There are also Hello Kitty products for boys and men，such as neckties and golf bags.61._62._ 63._ 64._ 65. _ 66._ 67._ 68._69._ 70. _第五部分 短文改错 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（ ）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线（

61、），并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Hello, boys and girls! Today, I am going to talk with what you should do when a fire alarm go off. If you hear the alarm, stand in line at the door and wait your teacher to lead you outside. Stay close to your teacher and classmate. Dont pan

62、ic or get out of line, and trying to remain quiet and calmly. Soon the firefighters will come and put out a fire. If its a false alarm and there is no fire, your teacher will lead us back to the classroom. If you notice that when someone is missing and hurt, tell your teacher immediately.第六部分 书面表达：（

63、满分25分）上周你的学校进行了一次“城市与乡村”的调查，结果如下表。请你根据提示信息，写一篇短文，反应表格内容，并发表自己的看法。次数100左右。可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。城市优点: 购物方便；生活更加丰富多彩缺点：交通拥挤；污染严重乡村优点：空气清新；可以充分享受大自然的美景缺点：交通不方便，外出困难_2015-2016学年度上期高2018届期中考试英语试题答案第一部分：听力：1-5 BCBCA 6-10 BBCBA 11-15 BBBCA 16-20 BBACC第二部分：完型：21-25 BADAA 26-30 BBDCD 31-35 ACDBB 36-40 ACCDA第三部分：阅读理

64、解：41-45 AABBD 46-50 ACBDD 51-55 BBCDD7选5： 56-60 BEACF第四部分：语法填空： 61characters 62has gained 63an 64cheerfully 65designed 66have dreamed 67global 68why 69to buy 70attract第五部分：改错：【小题1】with -about 。【小题2】go-goes 。【小题3】wait 后加 for 。【小题4】classmate -classmates 。【小题5】trying -try 。【小题6】calmly-calm。【小题7】a the 。

65、【小题8】us-you。【小题9】去掉when。【小题10】andor。第六部分：书面表达：Last week, our school made a survey about city and countryside. According to the survey, living in the city or the countryside has its own advantages and disadvantages.Many people think the transportation in cities is more convenient, making it easier to

66、 do things like shopping. Besides, the life in cities is much more colorful than that in the countryside. However, cities have disadvantages too, such as serious pollution and traffic jams.Some think the air in the countryside is much fresher and there is less pollution. They can also enjoy the peace and beauty of the nature which doesnt exist in cities. While others think there are many inconveniences to go out because of the poor transportation system in the countryside.I prefer living in the countryside because I want to enjoy a healthier and happier life.